May 18, 2025
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Car bomb outside US fertility clinic kills one, injures four; FBI investigating as targeted terror attack.

LOS ANGELES, May 18 — A deadly explosion outside a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California, has been declared an act of terrorism by the FBI. The blast occurred Saturday, killing one person and injuring four others.‍

May 18, 2025
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Storm causes destruction in Ipoh, damaging homes and injuring five people

IPOH, May 18 — A storm that hit Ipoh yesterday evening damaged eight houses at Lebuh Rajawali in Kampung Dato’ Ahmad Said Tambahan 2, though most residents escaped unscathed.‍

May 18, 2025
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Form Six admission results available online starting tomorrow, with appeal submissions open until May 25.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 — Admission offers for Form Six Semester 1 for the 2025 academic year will be available online starting tomorrow (May 19) via https://sst6.moe.gov.my/ or through the students' respective schools.‍

May 18, 2025
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No formal farewell was held, but fans arrived early to bid farewell to giant pandas Fu Wa and Feng Yi.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 — Around 40 panda enthusiasts gathered at Zoo Negara early this morning to bid farewell to giant pandas Fu Wa and Feng Yi. After residing at the zoo since May 2014, the beloved duo are now heading back to China, leaving behind a loyal group of Malaysian fans.

May 17, 2025
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‘If You Can Party, You Can Work’: Flick Issues Warning as Champions Barca Aim for Strong Finish

BARCELONA, May 17 — Barcelona’s players marked their 28th LaLiga title with a jubilant open-top bus parade alongside thousands of fans yesterday, but coach Hansi Flick was quick to refocus the squad, reminding them the season isn’t over yet.‍

May 17, 2025
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Italian Government to Israel: ‘Stop the Attacks’ in Gaza

ROME, May 17 — Italy's government has intensified its calls for an end to Israel's military operations in Gaza, with Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani declaring, “Enough with the attacks.”‍

May 17, 2025
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Kim Jong Un Oversees North Korean Air Drills, Calls for Heightened Military Readiness

SEOUL, May 17 — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw air force drills and emphasized the need to ramp up military readiness, state media reported today.‍

May 17, 2025
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JPJ: Malaysia to Stop Converting Foreign Driving Licences Starting May 19 as Road Safety Rules Tighten

PUTRAJAYA, May 16 — The application process to convert foreign driving licences into Malaysian driving licences (LMM) will officially end on May 19.‍

May 17, 2025
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Malaysia's Unclaimed Funds Hit RM13.3 Billion, with Only RM4 Billion Claimed Since 1977, Says Accountant General

BATU PAHAT, May 17 — The Accountant General’s Department (JANM) has recorded a total of RM13.3 billion in Unclaimed Money (WTD) as of April this year.‍

May 17, 2025
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Penang Factory Engineer Loses RM300,000 in Facebook Investment Scam, Say Police

GEORGE TOWN, May 17 — A 55-year-old factory engineer lost RM300,000 after falling victim to a bogus online investment scheme advertised on Facebook.‍

May 16, 2025
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Rwanda to Receive 70 White Rhinos from South Africa in Landmark Conservation Initiative

RWANDA, May 16 — Rwanda’s largest national park announced yesterday that it will receive 70 white rhinos from South Africa later this month, marking the country’s largest rhino transfer to date.‍

May 16, 2025
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Macron Holds First Call with New Pope to Discuss Peace Efforts in Ukraine and Gaza

PARIS, May 16 — French President Emmanuel Macron announced yesterday that he had spoken with Pope Leo XIV for the first time, discussing efforts to achieve peace in Ukraine and Gaza.‍